Meaning of the word "the rest of" in English

What does "the rest of" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

the rest of

US /ðə rɛst ʌv/
UK /ðə rɛst ɒv/

Phrase

the remaining part of something or the remaining people in a group

Example:
I'll take care of this, you can do the rest of the work.
Three of us went home, but the rest of the group stayed.